WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
